Reel Repair by Alan Tani

Had to reload my Google account but I got to see it, in Italian, and want one.

I went to the Everol website, and the swivel tool is not listed but the twister knot tool is.

MexicanGulf, where did you purchase the tools from and how much where they!?

Steve

No issue with the link.

Hello all, new here but I've been browsing the forums for a few years.

Today I serviced my first gen Fathom 10XNLD. Everything went well, no corrosion, maybe a little too much grease from my last service. Cleaned a little off, oiled the bearings and reassembled. Free spool and drag functioned well, but there was a grinding sound/feel when turning the handle. I didn't pay attention to how it felt before I opened it, but I don't think it was as bad as it was after service.

Disassembled again, inspected, cleaned, regreased - still grinding. Repeated this several times until I noticed some marks on the pinion gear. Just about every tooth had a small mark, perpendicular to the spinning axis. Cleaned and regreased a couple more times, tried cleaning off most of the grease and assembling semi-dry, and tried loading a slightly excessive amount of grease, all of which did not stop the grinding.

Bearings seem fine. If I have just the right side plate, main gear, and pinion gear I do not hear the grinding. Not sure what else to try.

Any tips on some common issues that might cause the grinding? And if the grinding could have caused the marks on the pinion gear, and would you guys consider replacing it?

When I clicked the link it thinks I'm a BOT and blocks me.

Anyone else?

Quote from: MexicanGulf on December 02, 2024, 09:39:23 PM

Quote from: steelfish on December 02, 2024, 04:36:21 PMawesome..

whats the black thingy on the 1st picture?

It is a device for inserting the swivel into the hook eyelets. Widely used in tuna fishing.

How does it work? It looks like your ball bearing swivel has a solid ring.

Edit: Found this:



It opens the hook's eye, then you slide the swivel ring in, and another part bends the eye back to its original state. Pretty neat.

How much was it?

Quote from: pointbob on December 07, 2024, 01:26:55 AM

Quote from: jgp12000 on December 06, 2024, 12:31:39 AMI got 3 words "712" Penn.

would it handle 27 pound chinook in the river?

I would think it would.

However, I think a better reel for large Salmon in current would be a 710.

Best, Fred

Quote from: jgp12000 on December 06, 2024, 12:31:39 AMI got 3 words "712" Penn.

would it handle 27 pound chinook in the river?

From an article in the Corro-Protec website:

"Magnesium rods are ideal for newer water heaters and those in areas with soft water. Aluminum rods are better suited for older water heaters or areas with hard water, where their durability can be more advantageous. Understanding the compatibility of water heater anode rod aluminum vs magnesium is crucial for optimal performance."

Pretty sure my H2O is on the hard side and the heater is way "passed it".

QuoteHot water heater Anode  , there is several kinds ...
https://www.doityourself.com/stry/5-types-of-water-heater-anode-rods-explained
 

I have no expertise in water heater anodes, which gives me something in common with both the author and reviewer listed for that article.  The list of anode types is useful, but I would look somewhere else for accurate advice.

Saw that there is a new  type that can be used for replacement:  electrical.  Might be worth looking into.

OP:  My apologies for contributing  to taking this off topic.  I just got too excited about the sciencing part.

-J

Quote from: MexicanGulf on December 02, 2024, 09:39:23 PM

Quote from: steelfish on December 02, 2024, 04:36:21 PMawesome..

whats the black thingy on the 1st picture?

It is a device for inserting the swivel into the hook eyelets. Widely used in tuna fishing.

What knot is that MexicanGulf?

It looks like an upside-down San Diego Jam.

Never seen that one before.

Steve